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Elena Tarasova is a prominent practitioner, performer, choreographer, dance teacher, and art researcher of Indian classical dance, based in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. She has been involved in Indian dance since 1987. Tarasova holds a diploma with distinction from Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts (1994-1999). Her extensive training…
Journey Timeline
1987
Began practicing Indian dance
1994-1999
Studied at Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts — Received diploma with distinction
1996
Established Indian Dance School «Apsara» — In Saint-Petersburg
2008
Participated in International Kuchipudi Dance Convention — In USA
2008
Invited to teach at Academy of Russian Ballet named after A. Y. Vaganova — Created and taught a course on Indian dance
2009
Founded Center of Indian Culture — In Saint-Petersburg
2013
Launched "The dance without limits" project — Video learning tool for 4 Indian dance styles
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Awards & Honors
- Guinness World Record for Kuchipudi dance — Guinness World Records
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- Elena Tarasova: Kuchipudi in Russia. Interview
Aswathi Arun's Kuchipudi Master's Thesis
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